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Hand talk: Reclaiming Plains Indian Sign Language – Canadian Geographic
Jun 14, 2024 One summer, when the theatre artist Floyd Favel was in his early 20s, he went to a Sun Dance ceremony in the Qu’Appelle Valley of southern Saskatchewan. An Assiniboine Elder from Montana spotted him and gestured for him to come over. Intrigued, Favel did. The Elder made more gestures with his hands. […]
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Read MoreNew Businesses Boost Visitor Experience in Sask Parks
June 13, 2024 Several new businesses have opened in provincial parks across Saskatchewan this year, adding new services for visitors. “Local businesses in our parks better serve our visitors, and grow the Saskatchewan economy,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “Through partnerships, we can continue to offer our visitors high-quality services and products […]
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Read MoreVillage of Île-à-la-Crosse unveils plans for Park and Veterans’ Memorial at South Bay
June 12, 2024 – Île-à-la-Crosse, SK – Île-à-la-Crosse is the second oldest community in Saskatchewan, behind only Cumberland House in its settlement. A traditional gathering place by the lake, Métis culture has been celebrated at South Bay for more than a century. Designated a Provincial Park in 1953, Saskatchewan turned over the operations to the […]
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Read MoreAnnual Decoration Day recognizes D-Day anniversary and pays respects to Indigenous veterans – paNOW
Jun 10, 2024 Prince Albert’s Diane Hammill looked on as young cadets place dozens of small Canadian flags at the foot of veterans’ grave stones. Her father was among the soldiers to land on Juno Beach, and his job was securing a ladder for the boat. Despite being shot in the head, the brave soldier […]
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Read MoreOTC celebrates Pride Month
June 6, 2024 June is a time for honouring the diversity in our communities as we celebrate Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. The Office of the Treaty Commissioner loves to see the beauty and kindness that is celebrated this month. It is important to recognize the intersections of these movements and uplift the communities […]
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Read MoreRoyal Regina Rifles statue to be unveiled at Juno Beach to mark D-Day’s 80th year – Western Wheel
Jun 3 2024 REGINA — A statue depicting the Canadians who fought Nazi Germany 80 years ago will have a permanent home near the beaches they stormed on D-Day. The Royal Regina Rifles statue is to be unveiled Wednesday at Juno Beach in France, a day ahead of the milestone anniversary of the invasion that […]
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Read MoreSecluded former campground in Regina will become site for Indigenous ceremonies – CBC
May 31, 2024 King’s Park chosen in 5-year development plan A site recently approved by Regina city council for Indigenous ceremonies will help people hoping to connect with their history and identity, an elder from Piapot First Nation involved in the decision says. “I’m happy that we’re doing this — that it’s something that will always be […]
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Read MoreIn Saskatchewan, We Are All Treaty People
May 24, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 20 to 26 as Treaties Recognition Week. “When you are at a concert or an event or have your radio on and you hear a land acknowledgement, you are hearing that Saskatchewan is Treaty land,” First Nations, Métis, and Northern Affairs Minister Don McMorris said. […]
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Read MoreCeremony saved my life’: Ochapowace First Nation man healing through culture and dance – CBC
May 20, 2024 Ivan Isaac from Ochapowace First Nation says he’s healing through culture and dancing powwow. This year, he’ll be initiated into the powwow circle in his home nation of Ochapowace First Nation, in southeastern Saskatchewan. (Submitted by Ivan Isaac) Ivan Isaac is healing from trauma and improving his mental health through powwow dancing […]
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Read MoreNew curator brings ‘radical diversity’ to Regina’s MacKenzie Art Gallery – The Star Phoenix
May 17, 2024 “When I curate Indigenous artists, I’m making that space within the gallery a sovereign place, where we have a voice and power.” Growing up in Cumberland House Cree Nation, Felicia Gay never ran out of ideas for her drawings. “I wasn’t very talented, but I had a lot of great ideas,” said […]
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